MaH members and volunteers, Dwight Schenk and Julie Flood Page will take us on a picturesque tour of their recent trip to Hawaii. We will hear all about their trip to this beautiful state that encompasses such diverse natural scenery. Get into the spirit and wear your Hawaiian shirt if you desire! Refreshments will be provided. Location: Jaffrey Civic Center, 40 Main St., Jaffrey. RSVP by 11/6 to 371-0809 or .

Lisa Federico, a certified health coach and trainer specializing in elder services, will lead the group in the experience of movement.

Topics explored will be: Moving is Living, Love Your Feet, and Balance, Stability and Conquering the Fear of Falling. Participants will get an overview of how the real possibility of aging dynamically and healthfully can be accomplished. Lisa’s philosophy, “Movement and cognition are powerfully connected. Learning new movement patterns challenges the brain, and well-guided and progressed movements support independence. Recognize what you CAN do, and grow from there!” Location: Monadnock Community Hospital, Parmalee Building, Room #5, Peterborough. RSVP by October 16th to 371-0809 or .

Villi Poni, meaning "Wild Pony" in Finn, lies nestled at the base of Mount Monadnock, in idyllic Jaffrey, New Hampshire.

Surrounded by conservation land abounding with wildlife and overlooking fields and water. Not long ago, thousands of Newfoundland ponies were slaughtered, nearly to extinction. Villi Pony Farm is a small sanctuary, working hard to turn this critically endangered pony away from the brink of extinction. There are only 39 Newfoundland Ponies residing in the U.S. We will meet 13 of them who have a safe haven right here in Jaffrey, NH! Wear sturdy walking shoes. We will have a tour and then have lunch at nearby Kimball Farm. We will meet at the Jaffrey Dunkin Donuts at 10:15am to carpool and depart for the farm. RSVP by 9/26 to 371-0809 or .

This discussion will focus on staying vital and healthy in later years:

Can we prevent the onset of certain diseases like dementia? Does socializing really help my brain health? Back in May, about twenty MaH members joined Dr. Lindberg, Chief Medical officer for Monadnock Community Hospital for an informal coffee and conversation. Many felt they would like to have the opportunity to talk with Dr. Lindberg again. Dr. Lindberg brings 30+ years of clinical experience and maintains board certification in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. He is also a Board Member with Monadnock at Home. Location: MaH office, 10 Sharon Rd., Peterborough. RSVP to 371-0809 or .

Dr. Gawande is a renowned surgeon, public health researcher and writer, who will speak about the value of community and opportunities as we grow older.

While Dr. Gawande’s book title alludes to death, the stories in it are actually about life. He includes Beacon Hill Village and the Village model as an option for assisting older adults in their efforts, which has often meant providing services and extending community to people who want to remain in their own homes and enjoy the rich stew of activities, attributes, attitudes and ages that engage the community’s older adult population.

One of the great issues worldwide today is how to support and care for aging populations. By 2030, twenty percent (20%) of our nation’s population will be over 65, an estimated 83 million people. The Village Concept and Dr. Gawande’s profound understanding of the importance of choice and community offer valuable insights and solutions for this challenging phenomenon. In his book, Dr. Gawande describes people’s efforts to maintain autonomy as they age in the face of ingrained habits, cultural expectations and one-size-fits-all corporate offerings. Not only will Dr. Gawande share these messages and more with us, but he will also answer questions from Villages around the country.

To celebrate its 15th anniversary and the Village movement it inspired, Beacon Hill Village in Boston has invited Villages around the country to participate “virtually” in an event featuring Dr. Atul Gawande, MD, MPH, author of the seminal book Being Mortal. The event will be live-streamed to Villages across the United States.

Monadnock at Home will broadcast the live event on September25, 2017 at a watch party, starting at 4:15 for a light dinner, followed by the live broadcast from 5pm-6pm, and concluding with a question and answer session from our panel of local professionals. This event is sold out!

Remembering When™ is a fire and fall prevention program developed to help older adults live safely at home for as long as possible.

Ed Walker, Fire Chief/EMT Peterborough Fire Department and Board Member of Monadnock at Home will present this program developed by experts from national and local safety organizations. The program is centered around 16 key safety messages directed towards fire and fall prevention. Don’t miss this important and interactive program! Free.

Have you wondered what Facebook is all about? Have your kids or grandchildren talked about all the pictures they are posting?

Facebook is an easy and great way to stay connected with your relatives and see great photos of loved ones. Annie Card, owner of Annie Card Creative Services, writer, photographer and MaH Board Member, will guide you through setting up an account and becoming “Friends” with those relatives. If you have a laptop computer or tablet or smartphone, bring it along so we can get you started. We will have some extra laptops if needed. Even if you are just curious about Facebook and you are not sure if it is right for you, come and listen. This will be a Fun workshop! Free.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Come and enjoy Irish folk music performed by John Sullivan.

Attendees who wish to participate, will have the opportunity to read Irish poems or a short story to the group. If you would like give a reading, just bring it along with you. This will be a fun afternoon! Light refreshments will be provided. Free.

Enjoy the beautiful harmonies of the ConVal High School Chorus students

along with a nice lunch catered by Roy's Market in Peterborough. You may recall this event, originally scheduled for the holidays, was cancelled due to the weather. We are thrilled that the Rotary club has rescheduled and invited MaH members to attend!

This event will be rescheduled. Those who registered will be notified once a "snow date" has been determined.

Dr. Gawande will speak about the value of community and opportunities as we grow older and answer questions from Villages around the country.

To celebrate its 15th anniversary and the Village movement it inspired, Beacon Hill Village in Boston has invited Villages around the country to participate “virtually” in an event featuring Dr. Atul Gawande, MD, MPH, author of the seminal book Being Mortal. The event will be live-streamed to Villages across the United States.

Monadnock at Home will broadcast the live event on Feb. 13, 2017. Please join us, starting at 4:15 for a light dinner, followed by the live broadcast from 5pm-6pm, and concluding with a question and answer session from our panel of local professionals to include Dr. Mike Lindberg, Chief Medical Officer for Monadnock Community Hospital; Chris Gallagher, Retired Social Worker for Cheshire Medical Center; and Rev. Jamie Hamilton, Rector of All Saint’s Episcopal Church in Peterborough.

Dr. Gawande is a renowned surgeon, public health researcher and writer, who will speak about the value of community and opportunities as we grow older. While Dr. Gawande’s book title alludes to death, the stories in it are actually about life. He includes Beacon Hill Village and the Village model as an option for assisting older adults in their efforts, which has often meant providing services and extending community to people who want to remain in their own homes and enjoy the rich stew of activities, attributes, attitudes and ages that engage the community’s older adult population.

One of the great issues worldwide today is how to support and care for aging populations. By 2030, twenty percent (20%) of our nation’s population will be over 65, an estimated 83 million people. The Village Concept and Dr. Gawande’s profound understanding of the importance of choice and community offer valuable insights and solutions for this challenging phenomenon. In his book, Dr. Gawande describes people’s efforts to maintain autonomy as they age in the face of ingrained habits, cultural expectations and one-size-fits-all corporate offerings. Not only will Dr. Gawande share these messages and more with us, but he will also answer questions from Villages around the country. Our Village has an opportunity to submit a question by February 3rd, 2017 to be answered during the live event. If you would like to suggest a question for our Village to submit, please send your question to Sandra Faber at sandrafaber@monadnockathome.org or call 603-371-0809.

Many people are incorporating the practice of mindfulness in their everyday lives which can be a huge aid in helping us focus, and bringing peace into the common struggles we all share.

This program will be run by Janet Archer, a teacher and student of yoga, mindfulness and meditation, as well as a Master Life Coach and author. Her practice includes helping women whose parent has dementia find a calm within.

Janet will give us an introduction to the everyday benefits and wonders of “living in the moment” through the practice of Mindfulness. A quote from Janet’s book, “An Invitation to Pause”, “Drink in this life, your life, the only life you have. Right here, right now, this is your moment, don’t miss it.”

It is also home to many plants and a pond with a small waterfall and brilliantly colored Japanese carp, called koi. Visitors are delighted with the many different varieties of butterflies swooping gracefully amidst the plants and flowers. We will have a 1 hour guided tour starting at 10:30 followed by lunch in the Monarchs Restaurant. Lunch will be paid individually, allowing each person to order from the wide assortment on the menu. We will meet at 9a.m., meeting spot to be determined and carpool from there to Deerfield, MA. Please wear good walking shoes. Cost $12pp for admission, plus cost of your lunch. Please mail $12 to MaH, PO Box 422, Jaffrey, NH 03452. R.S.V.P. by October 14th to 603-371-0809 or
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A Guide to Improving Sleep in Later Life AND Back by Popular Demand: Happy to 102

– The Best Kept Secrets to a Long and Happy Life

As we age, our sleep patterns change. Older adults tend to have more difficulty falling asleep than their younger selves. Quality sleep, however, is essential to our physical health and mental well-being at any age. This workshop will explore the common causes of chronic sleep disturbance and provides practical guidance for seniors and caregivers alike on improving sleep quality and reducing sleep disruptions. The strategies presented are based on well-researched and easily applied methods and include specific steps for seniors with dementia and carious sleep disorders.

Happy to 102: Based on studies of the elder population in Okinawa, Japan, lifestyle factors that have been linked to healthy longevity include: healthy diet, regular exercise, mental stimulation, socialization, and a sense of calmness and purpose. This informational workshop will explore the secrets to longevity and teach you how to live happier and healthier at any age.

We will have a guided tour of the beautiful Shattuck grounds via golf carts

where we will learn the history of the course and hear stories as we stop along various holes. The Shattuck is home to a spectacular golf course with beautifully laid out greens framed by wooded surroundings and majestic Mount Monadnock. New England Golf Magazine called the course, “the most spectacular setting I’ve ever come across.” Even if you have never touched a golf club, don’t miss out on the fun! This program is for everyone; golfers and non-golfers alike. Following the tour, we will have a noon lunch in the lower lounge. Bring your camera! When you R.S.V.P. let us know if you are interested in driving a cart. Please mail $20 to MaH, PO Box 422, Jaffrey, NH 03452.

The Wyman Tavern is one of the most historic buildings in Cheshire County and is one of the oldest surviving houses in Southwestern NH.

Come learn more about this treasure as we take a 11 a.m. docent-led tour. We will walk a short distance to Ramunto’s Restaurant on Main St. for lunch and then walk back to the Cheshire County Historical Society for a 2:30 p.m. tour. We will coordinate carpooling once we have the sign-ups. R.S.V.P. to 603-371-0809 or cindybowen@monadnockathome.org.

We will tour 6 private gardens- each with their own features and bounties

for viewers to enjoy. Around noon time we will plan to tour the gardens of MaH member Tinka Reed. Please bring a brown bag lunch to have at Tinka's home and she will provide drinks (lemonade and water) and cookies. Fee for the tour is $15/person. Please send a check made out to MaH, at least one week prior to the event. Your ticket will be purchased for you in advance by MaH. The proceeds for the tickets will go to Team Jaffrey. We will meet at the Jaffrey Dunkin' Donuts at 9:45am and car pool to the gardens together. Please wear a hat and comfortable walking shoes. Meet at Jaffrey Dunkin Donuts. R.S.V.P. by June 29th at 371-0809 or

This is an annual event of the Jaffrey Village Improvement Society. Please consider yourself cordially invited. The celebration licks off at 12:00 with a reading of the U.S. Declaration of Independence in the Meeting House, followed by a rousing rendition of Yankee Doodle Dandy. Next, stay for the Ice Cream Social on the lawn in front of the Horse Sheds behind the Meetinghouse. Then, visit the Melville Academy; a historic museum featuring an academy of the early 1800’s that provided a classical education for young people. Finally, you may like to stop at the Little Red Schoolhouse on the Common, where a docent will talk about early education for children in the good old days. Location: Jaffrey Center- 1 ½ mi. West of downtown Jaffrey. Call the MaH office at 603-371-0809 with any questions. No R.S.V.P. needed.

Please join us at the Shattuck Golf Club in Jaffrey. Bring your thoughts and suggestions as we will be holding member focus groups and gathering your input in regard to past experiences and future plans. Invitations will be in the mail soon!

Our tour will begin at 10:30am at the Mariposa Museum to visit its current exhibit: Rich Entel's Cardboard Menagerie!

Tickets are $5.00/person at the door. Whimsical, yet formidable, these angular and intricate sculptures by Maine artist Rich Entel are an ingenious fusion of fragmented musical instruments, discarded cardboard, and ancient texts transformed into soulful animals with an otherworldly presence. Our next stop will be lunch (on our own) at 12 Pines, followed by visits to the Sharon Arts Gallery and Gift Shop and Sarah's Hat Boxes. R.S.V.P. by calling 603-371-0809 or email

The Vital Papers Log Book provides a place to record all the necessary information and

location of your important papers. This log book is fashioned after one that was previously printed by AARP. We will explain how to use the Log Book and attorney Phil Runyon will be present to answer any legal questions.

Fee: $15 will be charged for the notebook. Open to MaH members and the public.

Photographer and Monadnock at Home volunteer, Larry Davis and MaH member volunteer, Owen Houghton have teamed up to present Larry’s photographic journey of Mount Monadnock.

Larry Davis set out to hike Mount Monadnock 84 times in 1984. He ended up surpassing his goal and went on to hike the mountain 2,850 consecutive days between 1990 and 2000. He still hikes it today, in all kinds of weather conditions, photographing his experience on the mountain. If you’ve ever hiked the mountain or even just looked up from its base in awe, these pictures and Larry’s story will amaze you! Refreshments will be served. Open to MaH members and the public.

performed by John Sullivan. Attendees who wish to participate, will have the opportunity to read Irish poems or a short story to the group. If you would like give a reading, just bring it along with you. This will be a fun afternoon! Refreshments will be provided, compliments of Chef Damon of Good Shepherd.

The staff of Home Care Assistance (HCA), a MaH vetted service provider, will be presenting the following two workshops:

Mind Over Gray Matter and The Brain Boost: The importance of keeping a sense of humor and the types and complexities of Dementia, the importance of getting diagnosed, stages and behaviors of dementia, and communicating with loved ones. The human and financial toll is examined, signs of additional care needed and the importance of maintaining brain health.

Cognitive Therapeutics: This interactive program will grab your attention! How HCA’s Cognitive Therapeutic program can keep your brain active and healthy will be discussed. Topics will include, cognitive reserve or the resilience of the brain, the 5 main domains of the brain and how they help us function. Examples will be given explaining how to keep each domain active.

Participants will receive a FREE copy of one of Home Care Assistance's popular books from their Healthy Longevity Series. Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be served. Open to MaH members and the public.

Is there life on other planets? Come hear this fascinating talk by Former Board Chair and MaH member RIck Harnden, a retired astrophysicist. Venue is the Peterborough Community Theater and event is open to MaH membersand the community!

Rick, who spent 40 years working at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (Cambridge, MA) and NASA Headquarters (Washington, DC), is a veteran of the last half-century of excitement in the space age, and enjoys sharing his enthusiasm for the Universe and its mysteries with folks of all ages.

At our program he will discuss the possibility of habitable planets around distant stars – no longer the stuff of science fiction. Astronomers have now amassed convincing evidence for the existence of (at least!) thousands of planets around stars other than our Sun, just within our own Milky Way Galaxy. Sounds strange. And exciting. Come and learn what Rick can tell us about “exoplanets” and their solar systems.

Terrapin Glass, 79 Hadley Rd, Jaffrey, NH. Open to MaH members and guests!

Dominique Caissie, owner of Terrapin Glassblowing Studio will explain what led her to glassblowing and how this family owned business grew. Our visit will include a guided tour of her studio and shop along with a glassblowing demonstration. We will be at Terrapin from 10:00-11:30. After our tour, we will have lunch on our own at nearby Cafe 532, 16 Coll Farm Rd, Jaffrey. After lunch we'll have a chance to visit New England Everyday Goods which has great fresh produce and wonderful local goods and gifts! Cafe 532 is right next to NE Everyday Goods.

Harris Center Naturalist, Susie Faber, will lead our group in an exploration of our wild neighbors living among us.

Get up close with the Harris Center animal mount collection, explore the beautiful grounds and see what the bees were up to this summer in their new pollinator garden. The program will run from 11am-12pm, followed by lunch from Fiddleheads, in the Babbitt room from noon to 1pm.

NOTE: There will be some easy walking on the Harris Center grounds. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

This informative program, for MaH members only, will be held at the Jaffrey Civic Center and includes lunch and a booklet!

Come join us for an informative program on managing your congestive heart failure (CHF). This program is specifically designed for those individuals with a diagnosis of CHF. This session will be covering medications by a registered nurse, nutrition tips by a registered dietician, followed by a delightful heart healthy luncheon hosted by Chef Damon at Good Shepherd Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Booklets will be distributed to participants.

The Fells is one of New England's finest examples of an early 20th century summer estate! It is the former Lake Sunapee home of American writer and diplomat John M. Hay.

We will arrive at the Fells and take a guided tour of the extensive formal and informal gardens. We'll bring a box lunch to enjoy on the veranda overlooking Lake Sunapee.

After lunch we will enjoy a docent-guided tour of the 1891, 22 room house. We'll learn about Hay family history, architecture and building phases of this Colonial Revival summer home and discover what it was like to live on Lake Sunapee in the early 20th century.

Textile Revolution: An Exploration through Space and Time. This is far from your run-of-the-mill museum!

At the American Textile History Museum, you’ll explore the fascinating world of textiles in a fun, interactive environment where you spin, weave, recycle, and design your way through textile history – past, present, and future. We will bring a bag lunch and be transported by bus thanks to Good Shepherd and carpooling.

Lunch choices: Please choose one type of wrap: Turkey, veggie or tuna. All wraps will come with Cape Cod chips, fruit salad and a cookie. We will supply drinks.

There will be two sessions, facilitated by Tuck and Bobbie Gilbert at their home. Limit of 10 people, so sign up early!

“If I can't get through life without dying, I'll be surprised”, Anonymous

A MaH member has requested that we offer an opportunity to talk about our feelings about dying. The fact that we or our loved ones will die inevitably stirs feelings. Many of us know we need to have a safe place to talk about those feelings with others.It's also been shown that dealing with our feelings about dying can enrich our living now.

April 15 & April 22 (2 sessions), 3-5pm RSVP to The Gilberts at 603-532-4366

MaH has recently received a very generous gift of community support from SDE (Staff Development for Educators) of Peterborough – office space!!

Have you ever wondered what happens at the SDE building on 202 in Peterborough?? Please join us for a tour of MaH's new space and a brief presentation by SDE staff about the services it provides. Refreshments will be provided!

NOTE: MaH is asking that all who join us bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Peterborough Food Pantry.

"It's Not About How You Want to Die; It's About How You Want To Live."

This program will open with a TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) Talk, “Prepare for a Good End of Life.”

Jenn McCalley, MSW with the HCS Palliative Care Program will be our informal facilitator as well as a panelist of the interactive forum following the TED Talk. Jenn will address points to cover with loved ones around these important conversations and end-of-life care planning. Good Shepherd Staff: Ann Nunn, RN, Administrator and Lucy Stowell, Director of Social Work and Admissions, will address discussions on the different caregiving options and concerns such as issues and stresses in any place that a loved one calls home (residence or facility).

Located in Woodstock, Vermont's first nationalpark focuses on conservation history and the evolving nature of land stewardship in America.

The day will include a guided park tour (55 minutes, involves some walking, both indoors and outdoors), a tour of the Rockefeller home and a box lunch. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and a sun hat. In the event of bad weather, rain date is Thursday, June 26th.

Cost is $20 per person which includes the entrance fee and box lunch.

Transportation - the bus will pick up members at the Peterborough Dunkin Donuts at 8:15 am and at the Jaffrey Dunkin Donuts at 8:30 am.

This event will be located at the Monadnock Center for History and Culture, formerly know as the Peterborough Historical Society). It will include assorted teas, various sandwiches,(such as cucumber, or watercress, salmon, turkey and curried egg salad,) scones with clotted Devon Cream and lemon curd, plus a variety of cookies. The tables will be adorned with linens, cloth napkins and flowers.

Cost per person is estimated to be $15.

If you'd like to attend, please register before April 1st by either calling or emailing Cindy, our Executive Director (603-371-0809 or ed@monadnockathome.org )

Relax and unwind in this class which meets on 7 Wednesdays from Oct 30th to Dec 18th at the Dublin Community Church!

In this fast-paced world, we all get caught up in our responsibilities, taking on more and more. This leads to tension, both emotional and physical. Qigong (pronounced chee gung) is a very gentle, but powerful Eastern form of exercise, thousands of years old, that allows you to slow down and listen to your body. Through gentle, repetitive movements, participants learn techniques for letting go and maintaining a calm, centered place of being throughout their day. Qigong, an internal martial art, most importantly, teaches you awareness, of yourself and the world around you, which can then assist in promoting a sense of balance in your life. The classes will be taught by Ginnette Groome, LMT, CAT, BFP, who has studied Tai Chi and Qigong since 1990, as part of her training in, and teaching of Eastern Medicine.

Join us on this cruise and see the enchanting French King Gorge and historic Barton Cove, home to nesting bald eagles!

Transportation: Bus pick up at Peterborough Dunkin' Donuts – 10:15AM

Bus pick up at Jaffrey Dunkin' Donuts – 10:30AM

Drive time is approxiamately 1 hour, 15 min. to Northfield, MA

Arrival time to Northfield will be 12 Noon and we expect to return 4:00 – 4:30PM

Fee: $17.00 per person to cover the cost of the cruise and the box lunch. Please pay the fee in advance by a check made out to “Monadnock at Home” and mail it to PO Box 422, Jaffrey, NH 03452. If you are traveling to Northfield on your own and meeting us there, the cost remains the same per person.

Please RSVP by Fri, Sept. 27th to reserve your place andchoose your box lunch.Call 371-0809 or email ed@monadnockathome.org to rgister for the trip.

We will be discussing "The Green Boat, Reviving Ourselves in Our Capsized Culture" by Mary Pipher!

Please join us for a discussion of this newly published book by Mary Pipher. If you've ever wondered what you could do as we face problems in our community and country that seem overwhelming, come and be informed and uplifted by Pipher's insightful book. Mary has recently been on NPR and is a nationally known speaker.

“Mary Pipher has been our wise and steadfast guide through the worlds of adolescence, aging, and how families can teach humane values in a culture where everything is for sale. Now she's tackling the hardest question-- how we can get past denial to reverse human-caused climate change that jeopardizes the habitability of the world. ...She does it thoughtfully, passionately, and ultimately with hope.” - Paul Loeb, author of Soul of a Citizen.

Location: Steffie Kyte's home - address and directions will be given upon registration

Have you ever wondered how many medications a person can take safely at one time? What are commondrug interactions? Are over-the-counter medicines just as important as prescriptions? What questions should I ask my Healthcare Provider about my medications? What can I ask my pharmacist?

Please join Peggy Dorson, APRN, for an informative program. Peggy is a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner and has her own practice, “Moving Forward Healthcare for Older Adults, LLC.” She has over 20 years experience in caring for older adults.

Augustus Saint-Gaudens is considered the pre-eminent sculptor of the Gilded Age. Don't miss this tour and picnic lunch!

This trip includes a guided art tour (60 minutes, involves some walking both indoor and outdoor) and a 30 minute tour of “Aspet” Saint-Gaudens' Home. In between tours we'll enjoy a box lunch picnic on the lovely manicured grounds.

Note: Please wear comfortable walking shoes and a sun hat. Do consider bringing a walking stick or cane as a lot of our walking will be on grassy areas.

Transportation: Bus pick up at Peterborough Dunkin' Donuts at 8:15AM

Bus pick up at Jaffrey Dunkin' Donuts at 8:30PM

Drive time is approxiamately 90 minutes to Cornish

We expect to return 4:00-4:30PM

Fee: $15.00 per person to cover the cost of the tours and box lunch. Please pay the fee in advance by a check made out to “Monadnock at Home”and mail it to PO Box 422, Jaffrey, NH 03452.

(If you are travelling to St-G's and meeting us there, the cost of the box lunch is $8.00 per person.)

RSVP no later than Thursday, June 13th by contacting Steffie Kyte at 603-593-5230 to reserve your seat AND choose your box lunch!

Please join us for information and refreshments at the Fitzwilliam Library (next to the Town Hall)

Wondering how joining Monadnock at Home can benefit you or a loved one? Join us to find out how we help our members live independently in their own homes as they age. We also offer peace of mind and community. In addition, many of our services, including rides to appointments, are done by our trustworthy volunteers.

We will give a brief presentation, followed by an open dialogue and question and answer session. So bring your questions and join in the discussion! Refreshments will be served.

Kindly let us know that you will be coming by calling us at 603-371-0809 or emailing .

Join us at the Peterborough Community Theater to watch an award-winning documentary about the Senior Olympics, learn about healthy snacks and simple exercises.

Age of Champions is an inspiring documentary following five competitors who sprint, leap, and swim for gold at the National Senior Olympics. You’ll meet a 100 year-old tennis champion, 86 year-old pole vaulter, and rough-and-tumble basketball grandmothers as they discover the power of the human spirit and triumph over the limitations of age. This film is fun and entertaining!

Chef Bonnie from Good Shepherd Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center will show us how to make several healthy snacks and pass one out to everyone. Dan Romero of the Bond Wellness Center will show us simple exercises (from standing and sitting positions).

It's not about becoming a senior Olympic champion - it's about the little things we can all do to improve our health!

Please join us for information and refreshments at Fellowship Hall of the Brick Church in Harrisville village.

Wondering how joining Monadnock at Home can benefit you or a loved one? Join us to find out how we can help. Cindy Bowen, MaH Executive Director, along with Dwight Schenk, MaH Board Chair and Bobbie Gilbert, MaH Membership Chair, will give a brief presentation, followed by an open dialogue and discussion from current members.

Learn about the programs of support and benefits that Monadnock at Home provides its members, allowing them to stay in their homes as they grow older. Bring your questions and join in the discussion! Refreshments will be served.

Let us know that you will be coming by calling us at 603-371-0809 or emailing .

Please join us for information and refreshments at the Mariposa Museum in Peterborough!

Wondering how joining Monadnock at Home can benefit you or a loved one? Join us to find out how we can help. Cindy Bowen, MaH Executive Director, along with Dwight Schenk, MaH Board Chair and Bobbie Gilbert, MaH Membership Chair, will give a brief presentation, followed by an open dialogue and discussion from current members. Learn about the programs of support and benefits that Monadnock at Home provides its members, allowing them to stay in their homes as they grow older. Bring your questions and join in the discussion! Refreshments will be served. Let us know that you will be coming by calling us at 371-0809 or emailing ed@monadnockathome.org.

Two Friday's, April 12 and 19, at the Gilbert's kitchen, 23 Parsons Lane, Jaffrey. Join us to discover some interesting possibilities and tips in the kitchen!

Do you find cooking for one or two a bore? Do you find it difficult to think of what to prepare night after night? How might you make preparing good meals simpler and more interesting? If so, join us around the kitchen table to share what works for you and learn from others. We will take the lead from what the group wants, but some possible topics might be: Tips on shopping and storing, freezing guidelines, easy entree ideas, breakfast news, healthy convenience foods.

Come to hear some tales of a historic storyteller. Her topic will be “Stories of Pre-revolutionary New England.”

Storyteller/historian Jo Radner tells the tales that defined who New Englanders were in the 17th and 18th centuries, shaping their identities and view of the world. She will juxtapose Native American oral traditions and stories told by her own New England ancestors to reveal a complex colonial “middle ground” in which English settlers and Native peoples saw one another as defenders and trespassers, relatives and aliens, kind neighbors and ruthless destroyers.

Jo Radner,Ph.D. from Harvard University, returned to western Maine as a freelance storyteller and oral historian after spending 31 years at American University in Washington, DC, teaching literature, folklore, women’s studies, American studies, Celtic studies, and storytelling. She has published several books and articles and is also past president of the American Folklore Society and the National Storytelling Network.

After this free presentation, we'll be able to tour the museum. Following our afternoon at the Mariposa, join us for a 5PM dinner at Marzano's Trattoria in Peterborough!

Join us at Good Shepherd to review the details behind the various prescription drug plans to determine which is best for you.

Need to learn more about Medicare Part D? If you do, this program is for you. Kathleen Williamson, Finance & Reimbursement Manager for NH Catholic Charities will be our presenter. Kathie has worked for 20 years in finance and reimbursement for long-term care organizations. She is currently managing 9 business offices for NHCC and has been a member of CMS' “Provider Outreach and EducationAdvisioryGroup” for the past five years. MaH's premier community partner, NHCC, is opening this program to MaH members and the general public free of charge. Come join us!

Interested in learning how to draw, but have never taken the time or had the opportunity to pursue it? Here's your chance on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3 to 5 pm!

Graphic artist/photographer and MaH member Roger Block of Peterborough is offering basic drawnig lessons free of charge to interested MaH members. Lessons will touch upon the areas of composition, proportions, values and perspective.

Augustus Saint-Gaudens is considered the pre-eminent American sculptor of the Gilded Age. (Rain date is June 27, 2012)

Entrance fee is $5 per person which includes a guided art tour (55 minutes, involves some walking both indoor and outdoor) and tour of "Aspet" Saint-Gaudens Home (20 minutes). Following the tour, lunch will be nearby at the Harpoon Brewery Beer Garden, which is located approx 2 miles from Cornish.

Please join us at the Harris Center in Hancock - transportation provided if needed.

The meeting will include entertainment, sociability and most importantly, an opportunity for members to share their thoughts with regard to the services and social/educational opportunities that are provided by MaH. Because MaH is a membership-driven organization, we value your input! Although the membership meeting will not begin until 3PM, members are welcome to arrive at the Harris Center earlier to enjoy the exhibits and grounds. Any member who needs transportation assistance to attend the meeting should call Cindy at 603-371-0809.

“How do I talk to my family about my wishes for my later years?” If you have ever asked yourself this question, this seminar may be for you!

Through presentation and small group discussion, participants will consider different ways to make clear to their families their plans and wishes for the later years.

Maren C. Tirabassi is an ordained United Church of Christ minister with thirty years of church experience. She is the author of seventeen books including the recent “Gifts in Open Hands – More Resources for the Global Community”, “ All Whom God has Joined”, “Before the Amen – Resources for Worship”, and “Caring for Ourselves While Caring for Our Elders.” Maren travels throughout the country facilitating workshops on creative worship, youth ministry, aging concerns and liturgical writing. She teaches memoir and poetry in a wide range of settings from high school to senior center, correctional facility to ESL class. Maren is the pastor of Union Congregational UCC in Madbury, NH and lives in Portsmouth with her husband Don.

This free event is being co-sponsored by Monadnock at Home and the First Church of Jaffrey. Registration is required. Please call Bob Kyte, pastor at 593-5230. In case of cancellation, this event will be held on Thursday, January 19.

Did you miss the first seminar in March? Well here's a second chance to attend! At this program you will be introduced to and receive a Vital Papers Log Book which provides a place to record all the necessary information and location of your vital papers. (This log book is fashioned after one that was previously put out by AARP). Attorney Mark Fernald will be present to answer any legal questions. The notebooks are being offered to you at cost ($12).

Open ended discussions led by Tuck Gilbert on issues facing us as we grow older.

Register by Sept. 29th

The title, "Composing a Further Life" is borrowed from a recent book by Mary Catherine Bateson, but content of sessions will be determined by those who attend. Requires a minimum of 6 and a maximun of 12.

Home Healthcare Hospice & Community Services (HCS) has moved its Peterborough office to 25 Main Street, Peterborough. MaH members are invited to attend an Open House at their new location on September 24th from 9 am - 2PM. Any interested MaH members are invited to stop by to see their new offices and ask questions. For details, please call HCS at 532-8353.